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CITY OF COLTON LIBRARY ASSISTANT I/II DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of the Principal Librarian, performs and coordinates a variety of paraprofessional library duties and activities including cataloging, selecting and maintaining library materials; promotes library services; maintains appropriate library work records; and serves as a technical resource for the general public. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Library 4ssistant H The Library Assistant H is the journey level class within the Library Assistant series and is responsible for performing a full range of library duties and responsibilities at an independent level. Incumbents within this classification are expected to demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned library duties and assist in the training and general supervision of lower level library staff. This classification is distinguished from the lower level classification of Library Assistant I in that it is expected to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision and at an independent level. In contrast, the Library Assistant I receives direct supervision. Library Assistant I The Library Assistant I is the entry level class within the Library Assistant series and is expected to learn to perform assigned duties and responsibilities. Incumbents within this classification initially perform routine and less complex duties and responsibilities however, steadily receive more complex duties and responsibilities as experience is gained. This classification is distinguished from the higher level classification of Library Assistant H in that it is expected to perform assigned duties under direct supervision, as they learn their positions. In that this is a learning classification, typically incumbents can reasonably expect to progress to the higher level classification of Library Assistant II after gaining two years of experience. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise direct and indirect supervision over clerical and/or volunteer staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following • Performs and coordinates a variety of paraprofessional library duties and activities including cataloging, selecting and maintaining library materials. • Answers a variety of reference and other questions from library patrons; assists patrons in locating materials and using library computer software. • Performs a variety of duties and responsibilities at the circulation desk, checks in all books and audio-visual material, prepares books and materials for processing. • Assigns work to volunteers; monitors work activities to ensure proper work practices, work quality and accuracy; ensures compliance to applicable rules, policies and procedures.